COVID-19 risks
Oct. 19, 2022, midnight
In light of the general improvement in the global infection situation and the fact that the G7 countries have already canceled the designation of levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information was issued on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).
Aug. 24, 2022, midnight
On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).
July 25, 2022, midnight
On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern." According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.
July 1, 2022, midnight
Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.
May 26, 2022, midnight
Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.
April 1, 2022, midnight
The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.
Nov. 29, 2021, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.
Aug. 13, 2021, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.
May 18, 2021, midnight
Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".
May 18, 2021, midnight
Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".
Oct. 30, 2020, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.
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Information for the past 30 days.
Table of contents
- Feb. 21, 2025, midnight Polio awareness (If you are traveling to a polio-endemic country or region, please consider getting additional vaccinations)
- Feb. 20, 2025, midnight [Wide-area information] Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 3))
- Feb. 17, 2025, midnight Caution regarding overseas travel and stay during Ramadan
- Dec. 16, 2024, midnight Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 2))
- Nov. 29, 2024, midnight Warning about special fraud (to avoid becoming a victim)
Polio awareness (If you are traveling to a polio-endemic country or region, please consider getting additional vaccinations)
Feb. 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● If you are traveling to a country or region where polio is prevalent, please consider receiving additional vaccinations depending on the local infection situation.
● On May 5, 2014, WHO determined that the polio outbreak was a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), and has announced that the polio outbreak continues to be a PHEIC.
[Wide-area information] Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 3))
Feb. 20, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 3)).
Caution regarding overseas travel and stay during Ramadan
Feb. 17, 2025, midnight wide area information
●The period from around Friday, February 28th to around Tuesday, April 1st is the Islamic month of Ramadan and the festival marking the end of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr).
●During past Ramadan and Eid periods, there have been terrorist attacks carried out by international terrorist organizations such as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and their supporters.
Please make an effort to obtain the latest information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Overseas Safety Website, Tabi-Reji, news reports, etc., and take sufficient care to ensure your safety.
Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 2))
Dec. 16, 2024, midnight wide area information
We would like to provide you with a warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 2)).
Warning about special fraud (to avoid becoming a victim)
Nov. 29, 2024, midnight wide area information
We will issue wide-area information on special frauds.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Notice of consular service visit (Townsville) Monday, March 31st
Feb. 20, 2025, 1:56 p.m.
The Cairns Consular Office of the Consulate-General of Japan in Brisbane will be providing consular services for residents of Townsville and the surrounding area as follows:
Please take advantage of this opportunity to use this service. We look forward to seeing you.
1. Overview Date and time: Monday, March 31, 2025, 9:00am-1:00pm (applications accepted until 12:30pm)
Location: Sturt Business Centre
level 1/51 Sturt St, Townsville City QLD 4810
Contact number on the day (only on the day of the event): 0417-756-272
2. Main consular services to be handled on the day: (1) Accepting applications for residence notification, overseas voter identification, and overseas My Number card registration; (2) Issuance of passports/acceptance of applications; (3) Acceptance of notifications related to family register and nationality, such as birth and marriage; (4) Acceptance of applications for police certificates (certificates of no criminal record); (5) Issuance of residence certificates, birth certificates, and other certificates/acceptance of applications for various certificates; (6) Issuance of certificates of excerpted translations of Japanese driver's licenses/acceptance of applications; (7) Issuance of residence notification (copy: for Japan Rail Pass); (8) Acceptance of other consular-related enquiries.
3. Points to Note (1) If you plan to submit notifications related to family register and nationality such as birth notification and marriage notification, registration application for overseas voter identification required to vote in national elections, or application for a police certificate in Japan (certificate of no criminal record) on the day of application, please contact the office in advance to (i) request that the application/notification forms be sent to you, and (ii) confirm the documents required for submission.
In addition, in order to ensure a smooth acceptance process on the day, we may ask you to send provisional documents to our office in advance, depending on their content.
(2) If you wish to receive various certificates such as a translated excerpt of a passport or driver's license, or a copy of a residence notification on the same day as your passport issuance/application, various certificates issuance/application, or copy of a residence notification, you will need to apply in advance by mail (or in person) to the office. Please contact the office in advance to (a) request that the application form be sent to you, (b) confirm the documents required for the application, and (c) complete the application procedure by Friday, March 21.
We will inform you of the fees in advance, so please cooperate to avoid receiving change on the day.
Please note that if you have not completed the application procedure in advance, your application will only be accepted on the day and the certificate will not be issued until a later date (with the exception of some applications, in principle you will need to collect the certificate at the office counter).
(3) Obtaining notification and application forms on the website Notification (application form) forms for family register and nationality-related notifications, passport applications, and some certificate applications can be obtained on the website. Please feel free to use them.
○Consulate-General of Japan in Brisbane website
https://www.brisbane.au.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/visa_todokede_sub.html
(4) Identity Verification: Please be sure to bring a photo ID (passport, driver’s license, etc.) to verify your identity during the above procedures.
4. Inquiry phone number: 07-4051-5177
E-mail: jcairns@bb.mofa.go.jp
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Consulate-General of Japan in Brisbane Cairns Consular Office
Consular Office in Cairns, Consulate General of Japan in Brisbane Level 15 Cairns Corporate Tower,
15 Lake Street Cairns, QLD 4870
PO Box 1493 Cairns QLD 4870 (Please send mail to this PO Box.)
Reception hours: 9:00-12:00, 13:30-16:00 (Monday to Friday)
Tel: (07) 4051-5177
Email: jcairns@bb.mofa.go.jp
Cairns Consular Office Twitter
https://twitter.com/COJinCairns
ACT Police: Warning about increased vehicle thefts (Safety Information)
Feb. 19, 2025, 12:02 p.m.
1. In the ACT, there have already been more than 140 cases of vehicle theft since January 1, 2025. The majority of these cases involve intruders entering homes through unlocked windows, doors, or garages, stealing valuables and car keys, but damage to items other than vehicles has also been confirmed.
ACT Police is urging people to remember that their car keys are just as valuable as the vehicle itself, and is urging people to take extra care to lock their cars, garages and homes.
3. For information regarding home security, please see the link below.
https://police.act.gov.au/crime-and-prevention/property-crime-prevention
4. If you are a victim or receive information that a Japanese national has been a victim, please contact the police (with the person's consent) and request that they respond. Please also notify our Embassy.
(Email sender)
Consular Section of the Embassy of Japan in Australia Tel: 02-6273-3244 (Main)
FAX: 02-6273-1848
Email: consular@cb.mofa.go.jp
Embassy HP: https://www.au.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
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Outlook for Tropical Cyclone Zelia
Feb. 13, 2025, 3:17 p.m.
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For further information please see the links below or contact the Australian Bureau of Meteorology.
https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/
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[Consulate-General of Japan in Perth]
Phone: +61-8-9480-1800
Website: http://www.perth.au.emb-japan.go.jp/
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Notice regarding the discontinuation of provisional acceptance of passports by mail from remote locations due to changes in the passport issuance system from March 24 onwards
Feb. 11, 2025, 9:11 a.m.
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1. End of provisional acceptance of passport applications from remote locations As the centralized production of passports begins, from March 24th, consular on-site services and provisional acceptance of passport applications by mail with prior reservation will be discontinued.
2. Online passport application
In order to use the online passport application service on ORR Net, you must register your residence notification online (ORR Net). Please log in to your residence notification and apply for your passport online.
How to apply for a passport
https://www.melbourne.au.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/passport_apply.html
3. Online Residence Notification (ORR Net)
(1) For new registrants, please create an account via the link below and submit your residence notification.
If your passport has expired, you will not be able to submit your online residence notification. Please submit your online residence notification (ORR Net) before your passport expires. You can register "cohabiting family members" even if your passport has expired.
Online Residence Notification (ORR Net)
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/index.html
(2) For those who have already submitted a paper residence notification: You will need to convert your residence notification to online. You can either come to the Embassy to complete the procedure, or submit a new online residence notification and then notify us by email.
For details, please see "For those who wish to convert a residence notification that was previously submitted in paper form to an electronic form" on our website.
https://www.melbourne.au.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/zairyu-index_j.html
(3) If you have an online residence notification account but cannot log in If you have a user ID but have forgotten your password Your user ID is your email address.
Password Reset
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/user/password/reset
Those who have submitted a residence notification but do not have a user ID Those who have forgotten their password
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/residencereport/password/reset
If you are unable to log in, please contact us using the inquiry form below.
https://www.enq.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/m/rrnet_contact
(Contact) Consulate-General of Japan in Melbourne (03)9679-4510
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